Abstract Poetry

Polemics: Political Poems & Prose  The collection Polemics: Political Poems & Prose takes the reader on a disturbing, wide-eyed ride through the years 2016-2025 in the United States. It highlights the political nightmares and triumphs, both familiar and forgotten, experienced by Americans during this time.  To endure the tempest of the current era, Polemics clings faithfully to old-school liberal...

From her amazingly visceral opening of Let There Be Light to her final haunting echo in the book’s epilogue, Burnell’s voice jumps off the page, much like a microphone-wielding circus MC standing centre ring. [Usurper Kings is] a work of breathtakingly beautiful discovery." Kevin Hogan Sapha Burnell’s stellar poetry collection inspects the feminine through time. From act I’s genesis and the search...

Grief Is the Price You Pay for Love: Run into the Fire; Discover Me in the Ashes  While reeling with shock and grief from her husband’s sudden death, and the absence of the one person who was a part of her, Faialian is blindsided by a question from one of his siblings, “Why didn’t you die instead?” Two years later, the question still haunts her. While continually feeling the pain of being ostraciz...

It uses carefully selected words to evoke emotions, capture moments, and provoke thought, transcending the mere act of communication to become an art that resonates with the depths of the human experience. Through various styles and forms, from the haiku to the sonnet, poetry explores themes as diverse as love, grief, nature, and social injustice, offering both the poet and the reader a means to e...

t uses carefully selected words to evoke emotions, capture moments, and provoke thought, transcending the mere act of communication to become an art that resonates with the depths of the human experience. Through various styles and forms, from the haiku to the sonnet, poetry explores themes as diverse as love, grief, nature, and social injustice, offering both the poet and the reader a means to ex...

"From her amazingly visceral opening of Let There Be Light to her final haunting echo in the book’s epilogue, Burnell’s voice jumps off the page, much like a microphone-wielding circus MC standing centre ring. [Usurper Kings is] a work of breathtakingly beautiful discovery." Kevin Hogan Sapha Burnell’s stellar poetry collection inspects the feminine through time. From act I’s genesis and the searc...

Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic language to capture emotion, shape meaning, and illuminate human experience in its most concentrated form. Through imagery, metaphor, and carefully chosen sounds, poetry transforms ordinary words into expressions that resonate beyond their literal definitions. It does not simply tell a story or present an idea; it invites reflec...

Peter Gunn Poet/Author Peter Gunn U.S. Air Force vet, avid bodybuilder, lead guitarist for a band called The Angellics, coffee connoisseur, and poet who strives to bring epic poetry and literature craftsmanship back from the past. -At 7 years old, I had succumbed to heat stroke and experienced a brief NDE where an angel told me I had to go back because my job wasn't done. Ever since then, it has s...

Have you been craving something... aberrant?  Title Goes Here is a foolish adventure via a collection of curious stories and unusual styles. Through your journey, you will follow a fool's path to exile, hear from presidential candidate Sally McBride, and even learn how to be invisible.  First on your itinerary is a section of existential poetry that includes a sobering look at the true cost of wat...

It uses carefully selected words to evoke emotions, capture moments, and provoke thought, transcending the mere act of communication to become an art that resonates with the depths of the human experience. Through various styles and forms, from the haiku to the sonnet, poetry explores themes as diverse as love, grief, nature, and social injustice, offering both the poet and the reader a means to e...

This episode invites listeners into a space where language is felt rather than solved, and where emotion, rhythm, and silence carry as much weight as literal meaning. By embracing ambiguity and abstraction, the episode challenges the instinct to decode every line, encouraging instead a deeper, more personal engagement with poetic expression. When Meaning Refuses to Be Explained positions poetry no...

Autumn Williams Autumn Williams Poetry When the chronic illness I have, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), worsened to the point that I became mostly bedbound, I discovered poetry as a way to transform challenging experiences into universal reflections on time, loss, and hope. My journey from those first poems, to self-publishing a Kirkus-praised, #1 Best Selling poetry collection, "Clouds on the Gro...

Mental Health 101, in its first season, features Ali Yilmaz as a guest, offering a thoughtful and compassionate conversation on Mental Health Awareness that underscores the importance of understanding emotional well-being in everyday life. This episode explores how awareness, education, and open dialogue can reduce stigma and empower individuals to recognize mental health as an essential part of o...

Mental Health Through Song explores how music becomes a powerful language for expressing pain, healing trauma, and restoring hope when words alone fall short. Across cultures and generations, songs have given voice to anxiety, grief, resilience, and recovery, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles. This topic highlights how rhythm, lyrics, and melody can comfort the mind, s...

mmortalized: The Characters Who Live in Our Songs explores how music gives eternal life to the people, lovers, rebels, dreamers, and heartbreakers who inhabit our favorite lyrics. Through melody and story, these characters become more than words—they become reflections of our own experiences, memories, and emotions. From unnamed strangers to vividly drawn personalities, songwriters transform ordin...

Jonathan Hutton Writer, paraglider pilot, rare cancer survivor I knew I wanted to learn how to fly after dabbling in skydiving 13 some years ago. The freedom of flying a canopy - being suspended in the air, seeing the world from a completely different perspective - changed something in me. In a similar way, living through a decade with recurrent and rare head/neck cancer has galvanized me to see l...

Dr. Frank L. Douglas is an award-winning industry veteran with three decades of experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and entrepreneurship. He served as Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and Member of the Board of Management of large Pharmaceutical companies such as Aventis AG, now Sanofi, SA. He recently served as CEO of THEVAX Genetics USA Inc. and Member of the Board of Th...

Comedy 101, now in its third season, shines a spotlight on the comedic talents of Bob Odenkirk, a performer whose sharp wit and masterful timing have left a lasting mark on the world of humor. In this episode, we explore his evolution from sketch comedy to mainstream success, highlighting the cleverness, character work, and subtle absurdity that define his style. Odenkirk’s ability to blend sincer...

Movie 101 Review, now in its fourth season, spotlights Nobody 2 as our featured movie of the night. In this episode, we unpack the film’s adrenaline-charged action, sharp humor, and the surprising emotional layers that elevate the story beyond the typical sequel. We explore how the main character’s journey evolves, the craftsmanship behind its fight choreography, and the gritty yet stylish world t...

Love Letters, now in its fourth season, features A Listener Seeking a Lasting Love Legacy. This heartfelt episode explores one person’s longing to build a relationship that endures—one rooted in trust, devotion, and a shared vision for the future. It reflects the universal desire to love deeply and be loved in return, even in a world where connections often feel temporary or uncertain. Through tho...

Bible Verses 101, in its first season, features Job 22:28—“You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; and light will shine on your ways.” This powerful verse invites us to reflect on the authority God places in our words and the faith that gives them weight. It reminds us that when we align our desires with God’s will and speak with conviction, we participate in the unfoldin...

Bible Verses 101, in its first season, highlights 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 as our verse of the day, inviting us into a deeper rhythm of rejoicing, continual prayer, and heartfelt gratitude. These three commands—simple yet profoundly transformative—serve as a daily blueprint for living a life anchored in God’s presence. In moments of joy, they remind us to celebrate God’s goodness; in moments of str...

Mental Health 101, in its first season, features Yogi Mueller as our guest, offering a thoughtful and insightful conversation on mental health awareness. He highlights the importance of recognizing the early signs of emotional struggle, creating safe spaces for honest conversations, and embracing habits that support inner balance. Through his compassionate perspective, listeners are encouraged to...

Allen Halas Music writer / owner of independent music website BreakingAndEntering.net Allen Halas is a music writer, radio host, and podcaster based in Milwaukee, WI. He currently works for OnMilwaukee, the largest digital media outlet in the city, and can be heard weekly on FM 102/1 in Milwaukee as the host of Love Local Radio. Allen is also the founder of Breaking And Entering, a music website t...

They Wrote the Hits: How Pop, Rock & Soul Icons Gave Their Best Songs Away explores the fascinating world of legendary artists who penned masterpieces—not for themselves, but for others who would turn those songs into global sensations. This compelling narrative reveals how icons like Prince, Carole King, Dolly Parton, and Stevie Wonder quietly shaped the soundtrack of generations through behind-t...